2017 Volvo S60 Chicago IL

2017 Volvo S60

New 2017 Volvo S60 at Patrick Volvo for Schaumburg, IL

The 2017 model year Volvo S60 isn't your average luxury sedan. It offers you a variety of choices in power and pricing, all in a compact, high-quality package. Volvo has an intense focus on vehicle safety, and the S60 is no exception. This year's model was given the honorable title of Top Safety Pick+ by the IIHS. Commendable powertrains give the S60 plenty of pep and great fuel economy, and all this makes the 2017 Volvo S60 a key player in the compact luxury sedan segment. On top of all that, the S60 has charming looks and a long list of features that make it an increasingly comfortable car. For a look at this versatile Volvo, keep reading!

Under the S60's Hood

There are three engine options residing under the hood of the 2017 Volvo S60. Every engine option you could select is filled with power and capable of snappy acceleration. Regardless of engine, the powertrain is completed with an eight-speed Geartronic automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode. The first engine is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four-cylinder and comes standard in the T5 Dynamic, T5 Inscription, and Cross Country trims. It's capable of 240 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 258 pound-feet of torque at 1,500-4,800 rpm. Another 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four-cylinder resides under the hood of the Polestar option and is capable of a whopping 362 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 347 pound-feet of torque at 3,100-5,100 rpm. The third engine, standard in the T6 R-Design, is a 2.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged inline-four-cylinder. It's capable of an impressive 302 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 295 pound-feet of torque at 2,100-4,500 rpm.

Design of Volvo S60

This year, the rear seat of the Volvo S60 has been expanded a significant three inches, adding significantly more legroom. There are four trim levels in this year's S60 model: T5 Dynamic, T6 AWD R-Design, T5 Inscription, and T5 Inscription Platinum. The T5 Dynamic is the base model of the S60 and comes with features such as 18-inch wheels, LED running lights, driver memory settings, a tilting and telescoping steering wheel, leather seats, automatic climate control, headlight washers, a sunroof, heated mirrors, xenon headlights, power-folding rear headrests, an eight-way power driver seat, and a 60/40-split folding rear seat. For technology, the T5 Dynamic provides you with a 7-inch display screen, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a low-speed forward collision warning and mitigation system, Volvo's exclusive Sensus smartphone integration app, Wi-Fi, satellite radio, an eight-speaker sound system, voice commands, and an engine stop-start system. The features just expand from there!

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Conclusions

Tons of safety features are standard for the 2017 Volvo S60. Those features include traction and stability control, antilock disc brakes, side curtain airbags, front-seat side airbags, whiplash-reducing front head restraints, a low-speed frontal collision warning system, and a collision mitigation system with automatic braking. Volvo also includes their On Call system for emergency assistance. With additional equipment, like that included in the Technology package, you can easily add in more safety features such as lane departure intervention, lane departure warning, and a forward collision mitigation system that adds pedestrian and cyclist detection. For a versatile and comfortable sedan, the 2017 Volvo S60 is a fantastic choice. Come to Patrick Volvo today for more information and to learn more about all the features you can get your hands on in the Volvo S60!